Diamond Flash
| Diamond Flash | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Carlos Vermut |
| Written by | Carlos Vermut |
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| Cinematography | Carlos Vermut |
| Edited by | Carlos Vermut |
Production company | Psicosoda Films |
| Distributed by | Filmin |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Diamond Flash is a 2011 Spanish independent film directed, written and produced by Carlos Vermut in his directorial debut feature.
Plot
[edit | edit source]The plot consists of five vignettes concerning five women (Violeta, Elena, Lola, Juana, and Enriqueta) who share a mutual connection to the mysterious Diamond Flash.[1]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Ángela Boix as Juana[2]
- Miquel Insua as Diamond Flash[2]
- Klaus as Jaime[2]
- Rocío León as Lola[2]
- Eva Llorach as Violeta[2]
- Victoria Radonic as Enriqueta[2]
- Ángela Villar as Elena[2]
- Javier Botet as hombre chistoso[2]
Production
[edit | edit source]Boasting a low budget of about €20,000,[3] the film was financed by the money Vermut made from Jelly Jamm.[4] The film blends genres such as giallo, science-fiction, comedy, drama, thriller, and superhero films.[5] Shooting locations included the Centro district in Madrid, including the area of Malasaña.[6][7]
Release
[edit | edit source]The Albacete-based Abycine Festival selected the picture for the non-competitive slate, with the film premiering in 2011.[3][8][9] Diamond Flash was later picked up for a screening at the Sitges Film Festival.[9] It had a straight streaming release on Filmin on 8 June 2012.[10][1] It eventually earned a cult status.[3][11][12]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía rated Diamond Flash 4 out of 5 stars, assessing that Vermut delivers "a film of characters and powerful dramatic writing that is supported by a cast of amazing—and, paradoxically, semi-unknown actors".[1]
See also
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